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Case File

CVE-2008-6971

HIGH · CVSS 7.5 EPSS 7.13% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2009-08-13 · Last synced 2026-08-04

Field Assessment

AI analysis pending.

Exhibit — Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

External Security References
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CVE
CVE-2008-6971
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.5
EPSS
7.13%

Original Filing — NVD Description

The password reset functionality in Simple Machines Forum (SMF) 1.0.x before 1.0.14, 1.1.x before 1.1.6, and 2.0 before 2.0 beta 4 includes clues about the random number generator state within a hidden form field and generates predictable validation codes, which allows remote attackers to modify passwords of other users and gain privileges.